From Fearful to Fear Free

A Positive Program to Free Your Dog from Anxiety, Fears, and Phobias

De: Marty Becker DVM, Lisa Radosta DVM DACVB, Wailani Sung PhD DVM DACVB, Mikkel Becker KPA CTP CBCC-KA CDBC CPDT-KA CTC, Kim Campbell Thorton - editor

Narrado por: Sarah Mollo-Christensen

Almost every dog owner has a pet who suffers from fear, anxiety, and stress (FAS). They are the underlying cause of many concerning behaviors such as excessive barking, aggression, destructive behaviors, and house-soiling. They are also the source for deterioration of the human-animal bond, and can make a trip to the veterinarian, pet groomer, or boarding facility miserable for pet and owner alike. Left untreated, these negative experiences can lead to devastating consequences and permanent damage. Unfortunately, many well-meaning owners misinterpret or overlook the often subtle signs of emotional injury and turmoil, or think that the pet will simply "outgrow" it. This leads to unnecessary trauma and suffering.

Common FAS triggers include:

• Trips to the veterinarian (even for routine services such as vaccinations and nail trims)
• Bath time, brushing, or cleaning ears
• Loud noises; thunderstorms; fireworks; the vacuum cleaner; construction; gunshots; or even buzzers on appliances
• Less-familiar people or animals encountered on walks or near the home
• Being left alone during work hours or even for short errands
• Travel, including car rides

Finally, there's help. From Fearful to Fear Free is based on the groundbreaking Fear Free program embraced by tens of thousands of veterinary healthcare professionals and hundreds of thousands of pet owners. This is the first and most authoritative book on the subject of reducing FAS and increasing "happy and calm" in dogs. Since pets communicate nonverbally, this book will help you recognize if your pet is suffering from FAS. By knowing your dog's body language, vocalizations, and changes in normal habits, you can make an accurate diagnosis and take action to prevent triggers or treat the fallout if they do happen.

You'll learn:

• The most effective prescription sedatives for keeping dogs calm and happy during thunderstorms, fireworks, and other stressful events.
• The positive steps you can take to keep your pet occupied, calm, and content while you're away at work or play.
• Simple, practical tactics for helping your dog learn to love going to the veterinarian's office-literally pulling you into the practice instead of avoiding it!
• How to easily groom your dog and give him medication.
• Tips to tame the chaos when guests arrive in your home or when your dog encounters other dogs and people on walks.
• Ways to tackle some of the common behavior issues that often have a root cause of FAS, while also improving your communication and bond with your pet.

The three veterinary co-authors and one highly respected pet trainer have a combined 88 years of experience in the trenches of veterinary medicine, with specialties in behavior and training. By using their cutting-edge techniques, you'll have pets that are happier, healthier and live a longer, fuller life.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2018 Fear Free, LLC (P)2018 Tantor

Great book

Important information that every dog owner and professional should have. A comprehensive information with great importance to dogs' well being.

Broadens our concept allowing for a better affect

The combined knowledge, from the professionals involved deepens own understanding allowing us to convey a clear message to our pals. I am a better teacher now because I have walked in those same steps.

Useful information and tips

I enjoyed this book thoroughly, but the authors are clearly academics who sit in a white tower. Be prepared to hear "board certified behavioral whatever", over and over again. The only thing a certificate proves is the person is really good at rote learning and regurgitating the information on command. I'm far more interested in the experience and philosophy of the trainer, not the paper they display on their wall.

Still, lots of useful tips and information on dog body language. The useful part could be reduced to a 2 hour book. Be prepared to take many strolls down memory lane, which is a dead end road with literally nothing useful along the way.

Awesome Book

Excellent book with current and science backed information!!! Not just for fearful dogs either! Wonderful for anyone wanting a better relationship with their dog! Highly recommended!

great book

considering the book is over 10 hrs long, this may seem like a nit-pick but I was more than disappointed when listening and then the book just goes silent for over a minute In the middle of chapter 15, chapter 13 in the book. idk if it was a recording issue or if it was a issue that occurred during download..
beyond that I greatly enjoyed the book and the information it gave. very informative and highly recommend

Insightful

This book is very helpful, and full of great information. Useful for any dog lover.

Great Info

This was a pretty informative book and discussed pretty in-depth the senses and other factors contributing to fearful dogs. She did offer some good pointers in treating fearful dogs and things to do to make them less fearful. But a great deal involved having a veterinarian who is willing to alter the way they treat your dog in order to make him less fearful. So...where do you find these elusive veterinarians? I literally watched my dogs vet/vet tech smack him during a nail trim. I still would recommend this book. Lots of information.

I love this!

I have a fearful dog and I’m already training with positive reinforcement. I loved hearing all the suggestions for a successfully trained dog in every situation you can imagine. It’s basic and not really a training book, but yet it touches on how to handle a variety of situations. It would be great for someone thinking about getting a new pet, bringing home a new baby or just needing guidance of where to start and what to train.

Aligns with my beliefs

This is an excellent book, and the narrator is tops as well. It is as thorough and informative as it is entertaining to listen to. I have had dogs for well over 30 years and can speak from personal experience as well as observations at our dog park that everything they cover in this book is on point. I wholeheartedly agree on the potential dangers of prong and shock collars.
Our current dog is a rescue and was so severely traumatized that he would not even stand up. His chances at getting adopted would have been zero. But he was the dog my three angel dogs had picked for me, and when I met him I knew that we needed each other. He was that "diamond in the rough", and my instincts honed from decades of rehabilitating wildlife told me that with time and patience I would be able to bring him around. i did seek the help of an experienced trainer knowledgeable in anxiety issues whose methods align with both mine AND this book. The work is still ongoing but so, so worth it! I have a dog who is happy and gets along and plays with virtually all dogs he meets, and he is bonded as strongly to me as I to him.

Fantastic tips for dog guardians!

Many practical tips for caring for and connecting with your canine friend from socializing a young one to helping a rescue dog settle in including everything from grooming to vet visits. Thoughtfully done. Recommended for anyone who works with or shares a home with dogs.